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Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Successful Lung Surgery at Gemelli Hospital
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News18•14-10-2026, 05:00
Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Successful Lung Surgery at Gemelli Hospital
- •Pope Leo XIV successfully underwent thoracic surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
- •An intraoperative histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma.
- •The procedure lasted about 90 minutes with no complications, and the Pope spent around three hours in the operating room.
- •Pope Leo awoke normally, returned to his room on the 10th floor, and spent the evening with his secretaries and Vatican staff.
- •The expected hospitalization period remains at one week as previously announced.
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Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful thoracic surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove the lower lobe of his right lung using a video-assisted technique after a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma.
The Pope spent approximately three hours in the operating room, with the procedure itself lasting about 90 minutes. The surgery was completed successfully without complications, and he awoke normally before returning to his room.
The Holy See Press Office stated that no changes have been announced to the previously planned hospitalisation period of one week for the Pope's recovery following the surgery.
